Acton-Boxborough committee votes to remain withdrawn from Massachusetts School Choice program

At the start of the meeting the Acton-Boxborough Regional School Committee held the annual School Choice public hearing and voted to remain withdrawn from the Massachusetts inter-community School Choice program.

Superintendent Andrew summarized the districtanalysis, noting that participating districts typically receive roughly $5,000 per choice student while the district's current per-pupil cost used in the assessment was a little over $22,000; that cost differential and additional operational considerations led administration to recommend continuing withdrawal.

A motion to keep the district withdrawn was moved by Adam, seconded by Liz, and approved by the committee during the hearing. Administration will allow any existing School Choice students to continue through graduation.

The committee recorded no roll-call tally for the vote in the transcript, but the motion was announced as passing during the hearing. Administration said the decision will be reflected in the district's procedural materials and posted with meeting records.